Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak

3.8 (5 reviews) San Francisco, USA
Duration2 days
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Leave the City San Francisco for natural splendor Yosemite on this over-night 2-day, small group trip. Hop on the Amtrak from San Francisco to Fresno where you'll spend the night. The following day, explore Yosemite, arguably America's most beautiful swath of nature. Take an optional stroll on the 4-Mile Hike trail and see breathtaking natural sites such as Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and so much more.

If you are travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles or the other way around and would like to visit Yosemite on your way this is a perfect tour that you can take. On other tour offers the convenience and you get to visit Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. If you like to hike this tour has optional 4 mile strenuous hike.

What's included

  • National Park fees
  • Hotel pickup in Fresno
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
  • $10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off
  • Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

What to expect

Day 1: Relax and arrive at Amtrak location near you after 11 am for your ride to Fresno. Exact times will be on your tickets.
  1. Fresno
    4h
    Arrive in a comfortable ride in Amtrak, upon arrival call for the complementary shuttle to your hotel. You have to time to relax, get some office work done, go for a walk, visit a casino, go out in town for dinner or go the gym or pool. Get ready for early departure.
Day 2: We pick you up at your hotel early for our wonderful Yosemite experience. Upon return we arrive at Amtrak Station.
  1. Glacier Point
    45m · Admission ticket included
    When the road is open from Spring to Fall this is among the best views in the world. From here you can see how the Glacier has carved the valley. You can look down at the valley and see curry village, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Merced River in the valley and other attractions. You can jaw dropping view of Half Dome from here and many of the mountain peaks of Yosemite. Glacier Point also has a Geology Display that shows how the Yosemite Park was millions of years ago to now.
  2. Yosemite Valley
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Here you will visit most iconic spots of Yosemite including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Bridge, Chapel, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, Fern Springs, Campsite of President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Day 2 - We pick you up early in the morning at your hotel for our Yosemite Adventure. We return back to Amtrak station after the tour. Option to add another night at hotel and/or option to travel to Los Angeles is available as well.

Meeting point

Day 1 - You will arrive at the Amtrak location near you. Our tour includes and with starts Amtrak ride to Yosemite and back to the starting point on Day 2 Or you also have option to travel to Los Angeles instead of coming back to San Francisco.

End point

Tour can include Round Trip to and from San Francisco or you have option to travel to Los Angeles after the Yosemite Tour. So if you are traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles , this tour is perfect so you can visit Yosemite in your travel plans.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you want to visit Yosemite on your way to Los Angeles or any other direction using Amtrak please book the tour and then contact us to let us know where you would like to go. If your destination is in the LA or Sacramento area there is no additional cost. There will be additional cost if you are traveling involved in you choose to travel beyond these locations.
  • Rates are based on Double Occupancy. Solo travelers are subject to a surcharge of approximately $100 USD due upon check-in
  • Glacier Point is usually closed in winter from November to April. Any of the highlights listed on this tour may be closed due to weather or construction. The local operator will display alternative sites in this instance.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary.
  • Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat if less then 20 lbs.
  • Children between 1-8 years (or who weigh more than 20 lbs.) must be in in the back seat (some exceptions apply) and strapped into either: A rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a front-facing car seat with a five-point harness until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a booster seat if under 4 ft 9 in and over the height/weight limit for a car seat; a regular seat belt in the back seat if taller than 4 ft 9 in.
  • Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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